According to cbssports.com, Jake Paul’s return to the ring has been set, with a battle against yet another legend from the world of mixed martial arts, Anderson Silva. The two will battle it out in a Showtime pay-per-view main event on October 29th from Phoenix, Arizona, as announced on Tuesday. The fight is set to be contested at a limit of 187 pounds with a maximum of eight rounds. Paul was quoted in saying that, “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen,” and continued to say, “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time. Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would lose to Anderson Silva. Well, to all the non-believers — Jake Paul is fighting Anderson Silva. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to share the ring with the greatest UFC striker of all time. On Saturday, Oct. 29, I will walk humbly into the ring, touch gloves with a living legend and do my best to exterminate ‘The Spider.'”
In June of 2021, Silva, 47, dominated the former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.. The fight between the two was Silva’s first boxing match since 2005. He followed up with a brutal knockout win over fellow former UFC champion Tito Ortiz and an exhibition fight against Bruno Machado. While Silva’s age is a factor, he is still extremely skilled and uses an awkward style that can throw opponents off. During his MMA career fans saw him win the UFC middleweight title and defend it ten times. Silva is quoted in saying that, “I know that in life everything has its purpose,” Silva said. “Nothing comes just by chance. So, I thank God for my health, my family and my team for providing me with this opportunity to continue doing the thing that I love the most. I believe this will be the biggest combat event of the year and will truly make history in the sport forever. See you on Oct. 29.”
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